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JUDGING has now finished and the Category Finalists for IMAP's 2026 Managed Account Awards are announced
In this 9th year of IMAP's Managed Accounts Awards, IMAP, our panel of judges and our Awards Partners and Technology Partner are excitited to be delivering the annual Awards for the managed account and advice sectors.
Please click on the button below to go to the IMAP AWARDS page to find out who the Category Finalists are!
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MDA 360 Program Overview
Running an Managed Discretionary Account (MDA) Service can be complex – the IMAP MDA 360 Program is designed to provide you with expert insights from leading specialists to build your MDA understanding and knowledge
Begin your journey on MDA Operating and Advice with our ‘Introduction to MDAs' webinar on 11th August 2026 , featuring Mason Stevens, and Philo Capital (both experienced providers of MDA services to advisers).
Follow this up with a Webinar Series daily from 17-21 August 2026
12pm - 1pm AEST Monday to Friday
Each webinar addresses the detailed requirements and issues required to manage an MDA service, and is led by a subject matter expert.
Monday 17th August Insurance for MDAs - Stephen Hughes, AJ Gallagher and Jesse Vermiglio, Holley Nethercote
Tuesday 18th August Understanding your Fiduciary Duty as an MDA Provider - Andrew Bradley, HSF Krame
Wednesday 19th August Identifying and Managing Conflicts of Interest – Jenny Mulders, GRC Compliance, and Jesse Vermiglio, Holley Nethercote
Thusday 20th August Fee disclosure for MDAs - Michael Mavromatis, Holley Nethercote
Friday 21st August Pricing Strategies for MDAs - Glenn Poynton (formerly Executive Director Betashares
MDA Masterclasses
Each of these master classes are an in-person event. All venues are in Sydney
1. Best Practice Advice using an MDA Service with Simon Carrodus, Hamilton Locke with Jane Zhou, Akambo, and Luke Broxton, First Financial. (28th October 2026)
2. Responsible Manager for MDA with Simon Carrodus, Hamilton Locke (18th November 2026)
3. Risk Management for MDA Risks with Sean Pascoe, Crowe with Jenny Mulders, GRC Compliance (9th December 2026)
MDA Leadership Summit
Dates: 19-20th November 2026
Location: Pier One, Sydney Harbour
This MDA summit will bring together leading MDA participants – providers, platforms, advisers & investment managers – to showcase latest MDA thought-leadership after the release of the revised MDA Legislative Instrument and RG179 due in October 2026.
The summit will focus on the implications and market responses in 3 important areas:
1) Advice, Compliance and Regulation
2) Marketing and Client Engagement
3) Investments and Portfolio Construction
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